Ergonomic handheld weight unit and method of use

Abstract

Systems and methods for a small light weight unit that can be securely held and centered in the palm of the holder during physical activities, such as exercises, including aerobic exercises. The weight unit also includes features for securing the weight in the palm during the exercise to achieve a specific desired weight and intensity of workout.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An exercise weight unit adapted to be handheld and palm-centered, comprising:
 an elongated main body having a first end and a second end, a central portion, and a central axis through the first end and the second end, wherein the elongated main body tapers towards each end of the first end and the second end from opposite ends of the central portion, giving the main body a generally oval contour, each end of the first end and the second end terminates in a rounded terminal end, the terminal ends forming part of the generally oval contour; 
 a protrusion extended away from an outer surface of the main body and forming an arc shape that extends from the first end of the main body to the second end of the main body along a base; 
 a wrap covering at least a portion of the elongated main body and the protrusion; and 
 a finger loop coupled to the elongated main body and forming a portion of the wrap, and wherein the taper is adapted to allow the exercise weight unit to be held centrally within a user's palm. 
 
     
     
       2. The exercise weight unit of  claim 1 , wherein a width of the protrusion is smaller than a diameter of the main body at the central portion. 
     
     
       3. The exercise weight unit of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a RFID tracking tag and a microchip tracking device. 
     
     
       4. The exercise weight unit of  claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises of a weight shell with varying insert weights, the insert weights configured to be locked therein or removed therefrom. 
     
     
       5. The exercise weight unit of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more motion sensors. 
     
     
       6. The exercise weight unit of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the finger loop is coupled to the wrap at the central portion of the elongated main body. 
 
     
     
       7. The exercise weight unit of  claim 6 , wherein the wrap is removably and fitly wrapped around the elongated main body of the exercise weight unit. 
     
     
       8. The exercise weight unit of  claim 6 , wherein the wrap further comprises one or more raised nodules.